Course Descriptions for Online Classes Taught by Barbara Denny George
0281BDG –American History
(Ages 12 - Adult)
An online introduction to American History through exploration of selected sites on the Internet. An investigation of American patriotism and the patriots who started it all. A review of American symbols and a look at historical documents and events-in a timeline format.
Dates September 16 -October 16
November 1- 30
0322BDG – Stamp Collecting (Ages 9 - Adult)
You may want to work on a Scout Merit Badge, start a new hobby or revitalize an old one. Learn the basics of postal collecting (it’s not just stamps, you know). Completion Certificates of this online course available upon request.
Dates August 1- 30 September 11 - October 11
0330-BD – Family Christmas Class
Ages 5- Adult)
The Christmas season is a time to celebrate families and togetherness. In the 21st Century, an innovative and fun way to do that is on the internet. The Family Christmas Class has activities for all age groups. Many activities are for adults and children to “play” together. There are multitude of activities and links to explore in the convenience of a warm home, any time day or night! Put on some Christmas music and have some fun! This internet class will explore: the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop, Christmas Around the World, the spiritual side of Christmas (Christian, Jewish and Kwanzaa celebrations), and the traditions of Christmas.
Dates November 25 - December 30
0405BDG – Caregiving Tips (Adult)
This is an online course for those who are, or will be, caregivers for senior citizens. The class includes information on living arrangements, housing and transportation, health and nutrition, body changes and medication, government programs, insurance and legal affairs, and how to take care of yourself as the caregiver.
Dates August 18 - September 17
November 11 - December 11
0521BDG – Exploring the Civil War
(Ages 14 - Adult)
This is a wonderful self-paced online course for Civil War enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about the Civil War. Explore diaries, letters, and newspapers. Reenact battles and follow up commentary. View photographs. Learn how to find your ancestors in the Civil War. Yankee or Rebel, you will enjoy the course.
Dates September 11 - October 11
October 16 -November 15
0522BDG – Go West, Young Girl, Go West!
(Ages 8 - Adult)
We often hear and see movies about the lives of cowboys. What was pioneer life like for a cowgirl? Look at many female pioneers and their life-styles. Learn what motivated some of them to endure this way of life. See what their travel was like and how life became once they reached their destination. Explore books, videos, musicals, television shows, movies and the Internet for information. After you have worked your way through the self-paced online course and visited all of the links, you will have a better understanding of that time in history known as the Western Expansion and the women who were a part of it. This course is of interest to both sexes and all ages.
Dates September 2 - October 2
October 8 - November 7
0525BDG – What is Genealogy?
How Do I Use the Internet for Genealogy? Course 1 (Ages 12 - Adult)
Learn how to trace your family history using the Internet. This is a course for persons new to Genealogy and/or the Internet. A fun way to start tracing your family history online and using the Internet at the same time. The instructor is very patient and leads newcomers through the Internet with ease. Those who prefer a faster pace are able to do so because the course is self-paced. It covers:
1) Charts and forms and how to acquire information for them,
2) popular genealogical sites
3.) surname sites
4) search engine tips
5) mailing lists and photographs
6) organizing your data
7) computer software for genealogy. This class is for ages 12 and up.
Dates September 16 - October 16
0526BDG – Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information on the Internet – Course 2 (Ages 13 - Adult)
An Online course that provides a variety of activities for those needs that come after longer periods of researching. Participants learn how to find the “unusual” and “miscellaneous” on the Internet. It covers: 1) Simple research tools and techniques, 2) Vital records: birth, adoption, marriage, and death, 3) census, tax, and land records, 4) maps, gazettes, atlases, photographs, 5) military records, 6) native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and 7) religious groups. This class is for ages 13 and up.
Dates October 22 - November 21
0527BDG – Advanced Genealogical Research Using the Internet – Course 3 (Ages 14 - Adult)
Prerequisite: Genealogy Courses 1 and/or 2. This online course gives specific Internet sources for a variety of needs. It covers: ship passenger lists, immigration and naturalization and American migration trails. Learn how to find mental patients, prisoners, school students, teachers, Freemason, and female ancestors. Finding divorce records, using family Bibles, journals and diaries will also be covered. You will study handwriting, plan family reunions, make scrapbooks and much, much more. Age 14 and up.
Dates: November 11 - December 11
0528BDG – World Genealogy – Course 4
(Ages 15 - Adult)
Prerequisite: Genealogy Courses 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. Searching the world for your ancestors can be a bit intimidating. Course 4 is a good start in this endeavor. This online course uses skills learned in previous courses to do research on and off line in more than 52 countries around the world. Seeking genealogical information, participants will work, one to one, with the instructor, at a self-paced speed online for as many days of the week as desired within the 30-day session. This class is for ages 15 and up.
Dates: November 19 - December 19
0531BDG – National Parks \
(Ages 12 - Adult)
This online course is an exploration of the National Parks in the U.S. and is the next best thing to traveling/camping at each one. If you are planning a trip to any of the National Parks, take this course before leaving.
Dates September 23 - October 23
November 4 - December 4
0533BDG – Hummingbirds
(Ages 11 - Adult)
Learn about the life of hummingbirds and how nature has adapted and made these creatures unique little flying machines. In this online course you will explore information about types of hummingbirds and their habitats. Read stories, legends and myths. Ages 11 – adult.
Dates September 18 -October 18 November 4 - December 4
0534BDG – Native Plants of Texas (Ages 14 - Adult)
This online course is for newcomers to Texas or those who for the first time in their lives have time to work with horticulture and landscape, or residents who desire to use native plants in their landscape, or for those folks who are “just plain interested” for no particular reason. General appreciation and surface knowledge of Native Plants and Where to Get Them and Fit Them Into Your Garden Plan –
Site: s of Interest – Native Plant Societies, Environmental Agencies and more. There is a worksheet you can download to help with special projects in your landscape.
Dates September 11 -October 11
0535BDG – Xeriscaping and Composting
(Ages 10 - Adult)
Water conservation and recycling awareness has made xeriscaping and composting very popular in the gardening and landscaping arena. Utilize a one-on-one instruction with this beginning online course to help you learn more about these procedures.
Dates September 11 -October 11
0536BDG – Carnivorous Plants (Science, Ages 13- Adult)
Learn about this amazing variety of plants that capture insects in different ways, Investigate and explore Sundews,
Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Butterworts.
Dates: October 7 - November 6
0537BDG – Gardening 1: Groundwork 1 (Adult)
A course for: new and old gardeners, individuals working to become a Master Gardener, and those folks who are “just plain interested” for no particular reason. The objective of this course is to provide a general appreciation and knowledge of the basics of gardening. Before becoming a successful gardener, you should have some groundwork knowledge. This course includes activities on Beginning Botany, Soils and Plant Nutrition, Insects and Disease.
Dates September 23 - October 23, October 28 -November 27
0539BDG – Lighthouses of the Great Lakes
A virtual look at the history, architecture and pictures of lighthouses located in W. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. This is a on-line exploration of these lighthouses. This is a self-paced on-line class for 30 days, 24 hrs. a day. All that is needed is an internet-ready computer, an email account and an attitude for fun!
Dates: October 1- 30
0540BDG – Lighthouses of the Canadian Coast
A virtual look at the history, architecture and pictures of lighthouses located in Eastern Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland), Central Canada (Quebec and Ontario), and Western Canada (British Columbia). This is an on-line exploration of these lighthouses. This is a self-paced on-line class for 30days. 24 hrs. a day. All that is needed is an internet-ready computer, an e-mail account and an attitude for fun!
Dates September 18 - October 18
0541BDG – Lighthouses of the Gulf Coast
Take a virtual look at the history, architecture, and pictures of lighthouses located in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and western and southern Florida. This is an online exploration of these lighthouses on the Internet.
Dates: November 1 - 30
0542BDG – Lighthouses of the Atlantic Coast
A virtual look at the history, architecture, and pictures of lighthouses located in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, E. New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, N. and S. Carolina, Georgia, E. Florida and Puerto Rico. This is an online exploration of these lighthouses on the Internet.
Dates: October 1- 30
0543BDG – Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast
Take a virtual look at the history, architecture, and pictures of lighthouses located in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii. This is an online exploration of these lighthouses on the Internet.
Dates: October 7 - November 6
0545BDG – Unsolved Mysteries
(Ages 13 - Adult)
There are many mysteries that are not solved. Learn online about the Abominable Snowman, Loch Ness Monster, Ball Lightning, Lake Champlain Creature, Stonehenge and Black Holes. Explore online what happened to Amelia Earhardt and other unexplained happenings.
Dates: October 2 -November 1
0546BDG – Stargazing: Virtual Reality Style – Course 1 (Ages 10 - Adult)
If the skies are cloudy all night where you live or if you enjoy looking and learning about the night skies, this is a fun online course for you. You don’t have to worry about the weather or city lights. Just put on some comfortable clothes, log on to the course and enjoy stargazing – virtual reality style! Includes stars and constellations.
Dates September 23 -October 23, November 4 - December 4
0547BDG – Over and Under the Sea (All ages)
In this online course we will take a look at beaches, coral reefs, and animals related to those habitats. There are lots of activities to explore on your own or one-on-one with the instructor.
Dates September 18 -October 18
0551BDG – Shipwrecks - The Underwater Heritage of the Great Lakes
This course is online exploration of the history of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes and includes questions of who, where, when and why. Examine what’s left to see now, under water, through dives, glass bottom boats, videos and photography. A list of museums, books, songs, and other stuff - all in one online adventure is included.
Dates September 18 -October 18
0552BDG – Storm Chasing(Ages 13 - Adult) In this online course you will learn about storms, how they form and what causes them. You will also learn about clouds, storm phenomenon and what tornado chasers need to know and what they do as they chase storms. You will test your skills and knowledge about tornado chasing with a storm chaser simulation.
Dates September 11 -October 11
0553BDG – Look to the Sky
( Asteroids, Comets, Eclipses, Ages 13 - Adult)Discuss the possibility of asteroids hitting the earth. View the rocks and ice and rock balls that rouse the curiosity. Eclipses are also amazing. Take some time now, look to the sky!
Dates September 18 -October 18 , November 4 - December 3
0555BDG – Solar System Savvy (Ages 10 - Adult)
An online adventure into the Solar System and the Galaxy in which we reside. Have you ever wished you knew more about planets, the solar system, galaxies, and black holes but didn’t want to take a test about them? This is the fun online experience for you. Explore the wonders of space through the Internet from your own home.
Dates September 16 -October 16, November 4 - December 4
0564BDG – Caves and Cave Art
Explore the wonderful underground world of caves. Gain a better understanding of how they form and learn about the strange creatures that live there. View interesting cave art found in caves all over the world.
Dates September 17 - October 17, November 1- 30
0565BDG – Mummies (Ages 11 - Adult)
Over 4,000 years ago a man was frozen in the European Alps. Recently discovered, this unique man has given scientists an insight into the culture and life that existed at that time. Scientific studies have shown how this individual really met his demise. Meet the Iceman and other mummies from different parts of the world in this unique online adventure.
Dates September 24 - October 24
0566BDG – Perplexing Pyramids
(Ages 10 - Adult)
Located not only in Egypt, but around the world-even in the United States, these amazing structures built long ago are still intriguing to us today. Check these out before you travel so you can visit some near the area of your route. Learn the what, why, where, when and how answers about these and similar infamous archeological sites.
Dates September 23 - October 23 , November 1-30
0567BDG – Volcanoes-Underground Pressure Cookers (Ages 11 - Adult)
What a way to explore volcano-safety! We will set the temperature settings to simmer, boil, fry and broil and watch the action online about volcanoes. Learn what makes a volcano erupt and some of the most famous eruptions in history. See how a volcano affects you and become aware of the beginning signs of eruptions and how to prepare for them. Now its time to take a virtual tour and learn all about volcanoes!
Dates September 16 - October 16, November 4 - December 4
0571BDG – Science Made Interesting (Ages 12-Adult)
An online Experience with Science that is easy to understand, exploratory in nature, and interesting too! Some of the topics covered are: The Nervous System, Chemistry, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Electricity and more. Much about the science you were afraid to ask in a classroom setting you can enjoy one-on-one from the comforts of home.
Dates September 2 -October 2, November 4 - December 4
0572BDG – Simple Machines
Get in gear to crank out some mind bending solutions to a variety of physical science dilemmas online. See methods used by the Egyptians to pull large heavy boulders up an inclined plane. Take a snack break with a lever, then learn how to pull or lift 5 times your weight!
Dates September 17 -October 17
0582BDG – Luck o’ the Irish (Ages 8 - Adult)
An exploration of Ireland through the Internet. The next best thing to traveling the Emerald Isle. If you are planning a trip to Ireland, take this course before leaving. Learn about famous places, Irish Saints and Legends, Irish Tales, Ballads, Songs and Irish Recipes. Utilize the one-to-one personal instruction by a qualified instructor from the comfort of your own home.
Dates September 23 - October 23, November 4 - December 4
0631BDG – Who Wants to be a “Mathenaire”
(Ages 12-Adult)
After this online adventure you will not need to use any lifelines on your road to success. Equip yourself with a higher understanding of algebra, geometry, trig and more. One day this information could be worth millions.
Dates: October 1- 30
November 4 - December 4
0632BDG – Zipper Connection (Ages 9-14)
Never before has math been so much fun! You will zip through problems online using the Internet and participate in challenge puzzles with an alien. Have you ever used animals to help with math? Have you ever tied knots online? You will learn how to do it all at the Zipper Connection. Includes: Math Computation, Graphing, Probability, Polyominoes, Critical Thinking, Counting, Number, Problem Solving, Symmetry.
Dates September 11 -October 11, November 4 - December 4
0633BDG – Survivors: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (Ages 9-Adult)
Insects have survived millions of years of changing geographical environment, weather, planetary changes, as well as human and animal predators. What kinds of survivalists are they? Learn about the good, bad and ugly participants of these survivor games, the place, the immunity challenge, the reward challenge and the winners.
Dates September 16 - October 16
0634BDG – When Pigs Fly (Ages 9-14)
The crazy logic of science on the Internet! Explain the unexplainable! This online course deals with introductory science concepts and gives you a chance to do some experiments both on and off line. Use sliced cheese to understand fractures. What do cheeseburgers and science have in common? Participate in online treasure hunts.
Dates September 24 - October 24, November 4 - December 4
0635BDG – As the Sundial Turns (Ages 8-13)
Social studies help turn the hands of time as you experiment online with activities that help understand community, state, country, continent, and planetary relationships. Learn how to find your address on an Internet map, then broaden your map knowledge by playing games with states and capitals. Figure out what to do when aliens travel through the solar system. All of this online and more As the Sundial Turns
Dates September 11 - October 11, November 1 - 30
0953BDG – Explore the Internet
Visit a variety of the best websites, G Rated for adults and children. You will explore everything in between.
Site: s with recipes and crafts, hobbies, news and sports. Sign up now to explore the Internet from the comfort of your own home. This is a self-paced on-line class for 30 days. 24 hrs. a day All that is needed is an internet-ready computer, an email account and an attitude for fun!
Dates September 4 - October 4
0954BDG – How to Use the Internet: The Basics – Course 1 (Ages 14 - Adult)
This is a course for “Newbies” to the technological world of the Internet. It is a self-paced, basic online course that is easy to follow. Topics covered are: Introduction to Cyberspace, Vocabulary and Practice, Netiquette, E-Mail, Search Engines and How to Surf. It is appropriate for a 14 year old or a 114 year old! It’s never too late to learn how to use the Internet! Completion Certificates available upon request. Good for senior Citizens.
Dates: October 7 -November 5
0956BDG – Using Your Digital Camera
(Ages 13 - Adult)
So, you have a digital camera! Now what to do with it? Explore online different ways to use the marvelous devices for home, school, work and play. At the same time you will also learn about the hardware and software on your computer and how to utilize them for the best digital photographs. One-to-one interaction with the instructor.
Dates September 16 -October 16, October 21 -November 20
0958BDG – Basic Photo Editing
(Ages 13 - Adult)
Learn online to do things with all the digital pictures you have. Get ideas and advice on taking and creating high quality photographs. Learn to use images with projects for fun, home, school or business. One-to-one interaction with the instructor.
Dates September 4 -October 4, October 22 - November
